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F-35s dominate Pacific skies

Airman 1st Class Lahjahniek Ramdene, 909th Air Refueling Squadron boom operator, refuels a U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II assigned to the 355th Fighter Squadron, Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, over the Pacific Ocean, May 23, 2023. Pacific Air Forces utilize various aircraft to maintain a flexible theater posture to enhance its ability to provide the Department of Defense options to support our allies and partners in a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Yosselin Campos)
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F-35s dominate Pacific skies

A U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II assigned to the 355th Fighter Squadron, Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, flies alongside a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 909th Air Refueling Squadron, Kadena Air Base, Japan, over the Pacific Ocean, May 23, 2023. The U.S. is committed to providing safety and security for its allies throughout the Indo-Pacific through unwavering and unmatched aerial denial and deterrence capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Yosselin Campos)
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F-35s dominate Pacific skies

A U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II assigned to the 355th Fighter Squadron, Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, flies alongside a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 909th Air Refueling Squadron, Kadena Air Base, Japan, over the Pacific Ocean, May 23, 2023. Pacific Air Forces utilize various aircraft to maintain a flexible theater posture to enhance its ability to provide the Department of Defense options to support our allies and partners in a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Yosselin Campos)
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F-35s dominate Pacific skies

U.S. Air Force Maj. Myles Berthold, left, and U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Thomas Reay, 909th Air Refueling Squadron pilots, fly a KC-135 Stratotanker over the Pacific Ocean, May 23, 2023. Refueling missions extend the breadth of U.S. aerial capabilities throughout the Indo-Pacific, demonstrating the multi-domain benefit of critical deterrence missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Yosselin Campos)
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F-35s dominate Pacific skies

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Junior Frederic, 718th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, oversees KC-135 Stratotanker post-flight inspections at Kadena Air Base, Japan, May 23, 2023. In service for over 40 years, the KC-135 Stratotanker provides long-range aerial refueling support for the Air Force, Navy, Marine Corps and allied aircraft, and has the capacity to offload 6,500 pounds of fuel per minute. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Yosselin Campos)
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F-35s dominate Pacific skies

A U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II pilot assigned to the 355th Fighter Squadron, Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, receives fuel in-flight from a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 909th Air Refueling Squadron, Kadena Air Base, Japan, over the Pacific Ocean, May 23, 2023. The F-35As are currently deployed to Kadena conducting integrated operations with joint partners and allies to ensure a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Yosselin Campos)
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F-35s dominate Pacific skies

U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning IIs assigned to the 355th Fighter Squadron, Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, fly alongside a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 909th Air Refueling Squadron, Kadena Air Base, Japan, over the Pacific Ocean, May 23, 2023. The U.S. is committed to denying adversarial aggression through strategic airpower aimed to deter and dominate aggressors in any airspace. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Yosselin Campos)
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2023 Balikatan CE SME exchange

Philippine air force members with the 355th Aviation Engineer Wing demonstrate the use of a dynamic cone penetrometer during a subject matter expert exchange with the with the 18th Civil Engineer Group in the Philippines, Apr 12, 2023. The SME exchange event allowed members of the 18th Wing’s 18th CEG and PAF 355th AEW to share techniques and procedures on airfield damage repair. (Courtesy photo from Philippine air force public affairs)
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2023 Balikatan CE SME exchange

U.S. Air Force MSgt. Phillip Young, 18 Civil Engineer Group, briefs Philippine air force members with the 355th Aviation Engineer Wing on how to assemble a fiber-reinforced polymer mat during a subject matter expert exchange in the Philippines, Apr. 12, 2023. The SME exchange event allowed members of the 18th Wing’s 18th Civil Engineer Group and PAF 355th Aviation Engineer Wing to share techniques and procedures on airfield damage repair. (Courtesy photo from Philippine air force public affairs)
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2023 Balikatan CE SME exchange

Philippine air force Brig. Gen. Rey Bes and members of both the Philippine and U.S. Air Force attend the opening ceremony of a subject matter expert exchange in the Philippines, Apr. 11, 2023. Bes arrived at the exchange and expressed his excitement for the event and looked forward to continued collaboration as a part of Balikatan exercises in the future. (Courtesy photo from Philippine air force public affairs)
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AFFSA optimizes Digital Airport Surveillance Radar at 18 OSS

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Kyle Taylor, 18th Operations Support Squadron radar, airfield, and weather systems supervisor, explains the use of a connection piece for the Airport Surveillance Radar at Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 30th, 2023. Familiarization training with parts ensures technicians can guarantee mission success at all times. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Luis E Rios Calderon)
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AFFSA optimizes Digital Airport Surveillance Radar at 18 OSS

An Airport Surveillance Radar detects and displays the position of aircraft located in the air space at Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 30, 2023. The ASR-11 on Kadena has a metal covering that protects it from harsh weather conditions in Okinawa. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Luis E. Rios Calderon)
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AFFSA optimizes Digital Airport Surveillance Radar at 18 OSS

Senior Airman Jonathan Regalado, 18th Operations Support Squadron radar, airfield, and weather systems technician, shows the dual-motor system on the Airport Surveillance Radar located on Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 30, 2023. The ASR-11 runs on a redundancy system where if one motor fails, the other will continue operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Luis E. Rios Calderon)
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AFFSA optimizes Digital Airport Surveillance Radar at 18 OSS

An Airport Surveillance Radar is temporarily shut down for scheduled maintenance at Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 30, 2023. The ASR-11 uses a continually rotating antenna mounted on a tower to transmit electromagnetic waves that reflect, or backscatter, from the surface of aircraft up to 60 nautical miles from the radar. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Luis E. Rios Calderon)
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909th ARS refuel B-1B Lancers over Pacific

A U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancer assigned to the 37th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron, Ellsworth Air Force Base, South Dakota, departs from a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 909th Air Refueling Squadron, Kadena Air Base, Japan, after receiving aerial refueling over the Pacific Ocean, Jan. 10, 2023. Bomber missions demonstrate the credibility of our forces to address a complex and uncertain security environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Yosselin Campos)
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909th ARS refuel B-1B Lancers over Pacific

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Nasia Harris observes Senior Airman Seth Amiott, 909th Air Refueling Squadron boom operators, as he prepares for aerial refueling over the Pacific Ocean, Jan. 10, 2023. Aircrews routinely fly missions aimed at sharpening the necessary skills needed to respond to emerging situations at a moment’s notice. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Yosselin Campos)
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909th ARS refuel B-1B Lancers over Pacific

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Alec Gomez, 718th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron avionics specialist, oversees KC-135 Stratotanker preflight checks at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Jan. 10, 2023. The U.S. Indo-Pacific Command routinely and visibly demonstrates commitment to our allies and partners through the employment of our military forces, demonstrating strategic predictability, while becoming more operationally unpredictable to adversaries. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Yosselin Campos)
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909th ARS refuel B-1B Lancers over Pacific

U.S. Air Force Capt. Jared Smithson, 909th Air Refueling Squadron pilot, speaks to his co-pilot mid-flight over the Pacific Ocean, Jan. 10, 2023. Aircrews routinely fly missions aimed at sharpening the necessary skills needed to respond to emerging situations at a moment’s notice. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Yosselin Campos)
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909th ARS refuel B-1B Lancers over Pacific

A U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancer assigned to the 37th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron, Ellsworth Air Force Base, South Dakota, approaches a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 909th Air Refueling Squadron, Kadena Air Base, Japan, for aerial refueling over the Pacific Ocean, Jan. 10, 2023. Bomber missions contribute to joint force lethality and deter aggression in the Indo-Pacific by demonstrating the U.S. Air Force’s ability to operate anywhere in the world at any time in support of the National Defense Strategy. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Yosselin Campos)
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909th ARS refuel B-1B Lancers over Pacific

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Seth Amiott, left, observes Senior Airman Nasia Harris, 909th Air Refueling Squadron boom operators, refuel a B-1B Lancer assigned to the 37th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron, Ellsworth Air Force Base, South Dakota, over the Pacific Ocean, Jan. 10, 2023. The U.S. Indo-Pacific Command’s force employment, military posture and operations honor our security commitments in the region by enabling us to rapidly respond to any potential crisis or challenge in the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Yosselin Campos)
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